He was the cherished husband of Frances Svitek Pillow, wedded 56 years and the beloved father of David (Patricia) Pillow of Cape Coral, Fla., Kathleen Pillow of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Karen (Frank) Severino of Plainfield, Ill.; loving grandfather of Vanessa Pillow, Frank, Michael, and Joseph Severino; fond great-grandfather of Hailie, Kyndra, and Briannah; dearest brother of Jerry, Tom, Charlene, and Larry; and uncle of many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odus and Gladys Pillow.

He was a Sears retiree for 31 years. He was an avid golfer and a Civil War buff. He was a former member of St. Joan of Arc Church, Lisle, Ill.